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8 OOO

2011 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

27,808 mi
Last recorded27,808 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 OOO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 27,808 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 26,258 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 25,143 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 24,373 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 23,273 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 22,290 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 20,225 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 18,215 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 15,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 15,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 13,001 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 9,777 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 6,819 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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8 OOO is a 2011 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 60,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8 OOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 523 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 8 OOO?

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What year was 8 OOO registered?

8 OOO is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 26 April 2011.

Is 8 OOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 OOO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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